Inspiration and tips, for every occasion

Let your mind wander

Preoccupied with good food experiences? Or do you want to be the evening’s super-host? We ensure you a wonderful, atmospheric dining experience with Hardanger Bestikk. Join our universe and discover how you can easily create the most exciting table setting in different variations and styles. We have collected our ideas adapted to countless occasions in addition to food inspiration and tips for maintaining your design. Our goal is to inspire you to gather friends and family to create memorable dining experiences, spend time together, build stronger bonds and share real stories around a set table.

Ramona turns 40 and we celebrate with news!

Ramona’s birthday is celebrated with new products in this cutlery design. We welcome you to Ramona breakfast set, porridge set and cheese set.

Oda, a design with all the best

Oda is a dynamic design with exceptionally good grip properties, created for unforgettable dining experiences. It is narrow, but at the same time has a shape that balances form and function in such a way that the cutlery rests firmly in the hand.

News! Cutlery bag for serving cutlery

Cutlery bag for serving cutlery is now launched, perfect storage for your serving cutlery.

Organised and tidy kitchen

Customise your kitchen to suit you and your lifestyle, with smart organisation in kitchen cabinets and drawers. A neat cutlery drawer can make life at home a little easier and your kitchen more efficient.

Lykke, dynamic and elegant

With “Lykke” you can get a fun table setting. With decorative products, you won’t need much decoration on the table to highlight the little extra you want for an elegant table setting.

Kristin – nothing is impossible

It was an established truth that it was not possible to make holes in the shaft of steel cutlery. Such statements made founder Odd Leikvoll want to disprove, and that was exactly what he did with the cutlery series Kristin.

Inspiration for the easter table

March is finally here – the first official spring month! We think it is time to make room for easter, a holiday where it is important to gather your loves ones around the table.

Luxurious weekend breakfast

Finally, the weekend is here, the perfect opportunity to prepare a nice weekend breakfast that contains the little extra. Who said you can’t bring out the fine tableware and cutlery on a Saturday or Sunday morning?

Hardanger series

The Hardanger series was launched with the desire to create a series of high functionality for all occasions. The Hardanger series focuses on products that are used in addition to ordinary cutlery.

Tuva, the design winner

The ambition of the Tuva-design was to create a universal cutlery series that could suit all ages and skills, without compromising on aesthetics.

New Year's table

The last party table of the year is close to being finished. We at the Hardanger brand have found glitter and confetti and we are ready for 2022. Get your guests in the party mood with a nicely set table.

Children's cutlery in everyday life

We at the Hardanger brand think it is important that the children are allowed to eat for themselves and feel included around the dining table. The children become extremely proud that they can use the exact same cutlery as their parents.

3 ways to set the Christmas table

Christmas is just around the corner and we want to inspire you to set the Christmas table. We hope it inspires you whatever style you prefer.

Children's cutlery

At Hardanger Bestikk, inclusion and family values are important to us. That is why we have developed children’s cutlery based on our best-selling series’ Ramona, Nina, Fjord and Julie. These are designed specifically for children’s hands and children’s motor skills.

How to lay a table?

As soon as you know what to serve, there are some simple rules that apply to how the cutlery should be on the table. But remember that it is not these rules that create the good and personal atmosphere around the table – it is what you and the company give.

Christmas gifts

Have you wondered what to give as a Christmas present and are thus looking for Christmas gift inspiration? The Hardanger brand has over 60 years of experience lying under the Christmas tree

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The story of Nora

In late April 2000, little Nora was born, Odd Leikvoll’s fourth grandchild and the family’s new addition. In keeping with tradition, Odd sat down behind the Drawing Board and started on what was to become one of the most advanced and technical designs Hardanger Bestikk has created. 

Founder Odd Leikvoll

Odd Leikvoll, the man who founded the Hardanger brand. Where did he get the passion for cutlery production from? Read more about him here.

How has the function of the cutlery changed over time?

The cutlery started as a work tool and changed to something only wealthy people used. Read about the history of the cutlery here.

Popular gifts for 30 years

Our task is to make cutlery to ensure that you as a consumer find a rich selection of gift ideas in our exciting range. This year it is 30 years since we started with gift boxes for our cutlery.

Wedding gifts

Whether you are getting married and are looking for tips on what to place on your wish list, or you are going to a wedding, we have gathered several wedding gift tips and ideas here.

Cover a summer table

Summer is the time to invite to late nights around a nice summer table. We give you some tips on how to set a summer table.

Timeless design for 60 years

At the Hardanger brand, we belive that emphasising sustainability though timelessness is the most important thing we can do in a design process.

How to celebrate Norway's national day

Norway’s National Day is on May 17, and here in Norway we have very special traditions around the celebration.

Julie, elegant and ergometric grip

With long, elegant shapes, Julie design fits nicely into modern table settings. Julie is a unique cutlery that both feels good to use and looks great.

Carina - a cutlery design that lasts

Carina was launched in 1989. With rounded edges, the design appears soft and decorative, and is just as relevant now as when it was first produced.

Giftguide

Hardanger Bestikk has been a popular gift for over 60 years. We know how difficult it can be to find good gifts. With us you will find gifts for every occasions.

The story about Fjord

Fjord was designed by Odd Leikvoll. Fjord has soft and elegant lines, typical of Scandinavian minimalism. Read the story about our Fjord design here.

The story of our Nina design

The Nina design has been very well received since it’s launch, and is today one of Hardanger Bestikk’s best-selling designs. Read the story of Nina here.

Maintenance of cutlery

Maintenance of cutlery is important to preserve the cutlery for many years. Hardanger Bestikk is easy to maintain and of high quality.

The story about Ramona

Ramona – The unknown story . . .Every design has a story with footprints of different trends and designers. All the 27 different designs we have in our portfolio today are named after girls in the family and woman who are close to us.